Plus, find more finely crafted CW instruments from Begali now at DX Engineering
It’s hard to believe the 2026 World Radiosport Team Championship (WRTC) in England is less than a year away. Time sure flies when you’re having fun on the air, right?
This quadrennial gathering of the best contesters from around the globe is scheduled for July 8-13 in Suffolk, Norfolk, and Cambridgeshire counties, where 50 comparable operating sites will be set up for elite qualifying two-person teams to battle it out for the top spots over a heart-pounding 24 hours of operating. The 2026 UK gathering marks the 10th WRTC, which had its inaugural event in Seattle in 1990.
DX Engineering is a Gold-level sponsor of the event. Other sponsors include Moonraker, Icom, Mastrant, OM Power, Vibroplex, Momobeam, RT Systems, and bhi.
Hosting a WRTC is a massive undertaking that wouldn’t be possible without countless hours of planning and dedicated volunteers who devote the time, energy, and passion into making this an event that showcases the true spirit of amateur radio. You can see a countdown clock to the event and get the latest details at the official 2026 WRTC UK website.
Own a Piece of WRTC History
Whether you’re a beginner or striving to reach the upper levels of contesting, you can feel like a top-ten operator with the Begali WRTC 2026 Limited Edition Expedition Key available now at DX Engineering.
In celebration of WRTC UK 2026, this special iambic twin paddle is a unique collectable version of Begali’s Expedition key, adorned with a heavy white Cerokote® ceramic-type coating on the base and turret. It features blue finger pieces and the colorful WRTC 2026 logo. The Begali WRTC 2026 Expedition joins a legacy of the finest and most revered keys in the world. A limited number of these have been produced, so be sure to get yours today!
At 2.5 lbs., the Expedition key (previously only available in black) is heavy enough to stay in place on the desk yet is easily transportable for vacations, DXpeditions, and nearby portable operations—a great CW choice for operators of all skill levels. Other features include:
- Lightweight aluminum arms
- Perforated aluminum finger pieces for excellent tactile feedback
- Precision racing bearings
- Solid silver contacts
- Finely adjustable contact gaps
- Magnetically controlled return force
Jeff Steinman, N5TJ, DX Engineering customer/technical support specialist and three-time WRTC winner with partner Dan Street, K1TO, posted this photo on DX Engineering’s Facebook page of his special edition key with the caption, “New Begali working perfectly. And in support of WRTC 2026.” The key proudly sits on a DX Engineering PaddlePad. WRTC 2026 chairman Mark Haynes, M0DXR, logged this one-word comment about the post: “Lovely!” We wholeheartedly agree.
More Begali Keys Available at DX Engineering
DX Engineering is honored to be an official dealer of Begali keys, including the 70th Anniversary Stradivarius key, Adventure dual-lever iambic paddle key, four-pound Magnum iambic paddle key, Spark compact straight key, Sculpture Arrow straight key, Signature Palladium dual paddle magnetic key, Pearl iambic paddle, Simplex iambic paddle, Sculpture iambic paddle, and others. Click here to see CW instruments in stock at DX Engineering.
OnAllBands will be writing much more in the months ahead about the world-class, precision-crafted CW instruments from this renowned family-owned Italian manufacturer—beloved by CW enthusiasts everywhere!
In the meantime, watch this video of DX Engineering’s Rod, K8RR, talking with Bruna Begali at the Begali booth at 2025 Dayton Hamvention®.
